Initial takeaways from Alabama losing to Oklahoma

Nov 15, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Daniel Hill (4) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-Imagn Images

Alabama football lost to Oklahoma 23-21 at home.

Here are our initial takeaways from the game:

Daniel Hill may be the answer for Alabama

Daniel Hill was a dependable runner throughout this one, giving Alabama’s rushing attack some much needed life.

Ty Simpson has to solve fumbling issue

Ty Simpson has fumbled the football in several games this year while taking a hit. This can not continue to be a trend. He has fumbled in five straight games.

Kicking woes will haunt Alabama

If Conor Talty has proven anything this season, it is that Tide fans should likely hold their breath and hold onto something for good luck whenever he attempts to kick a field goal.

Alabama needs more explosives

Alabama football’s explosive plays are on a decline, and this not the time of the season for this to be happening. These explosives have been on a decline over the last couple of weeks.